Disassembly

BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the set ring and cylinder boot from the disc brake cylinder assembly.





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NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the brake piston or cylinder.

2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

(a) Place a piece of cloth between the front disc brake piston and disc brake cylinder assembly.





(b) Apply compressed air to remove the front disc brake piston from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

CAUTION:
Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.

NOTICE:
Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the piston seal from the disc brake cylinder assembly.





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NOTICE:
Do not damage the inner surface or piston seal groove of the cylinder.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG